healthy blood pressure Archives - Amazing Health Advances https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tag/healthy-blood-pressure/ Your hub for fresh-picked health and wellness info Tue, 28 Dec 2021 07:33:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AHA_Gradient_Bowl-150x150.jpg healthy blood pressure Archives - Amazing Health Advances https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tag/healthy-blood-pressure/ 32 32 Lower Your Blood Pressure with 4 SIMPLE Dietary Interventions https://amazinghealthadvances.net/lower-your-blood-pressure-with-4-simple-dietary-interventions-7761/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lower-your-blood-pressure-with-4-simple-dietary-interventions-7761 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/lower-your-blood-pressure-with-4-simple-dietary-interventions-7761/#respond Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:00:15 +0000 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/?p=13705 Wendy Miller via NaturalHealth365 – With one in three Americans living with high blood pressure, the condition can hardly be ignored.  Ask any primary care physicians about the percentage of patients in their practice with the diagnosis of hypertension.  They will tell you that the vast majority of their patient population has this pervasive and devastating health condition.  As one of the most significant risk factors for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, this largely preventable diet- and lifestyle-driven condition deserves attention. Most people are unaware that drug therapy is not the only way to lower blood pressure.  In fact, scientific evidencesuggests multiple natural ways to keep your blood pressure in check and within the normal range. Say No to “Trans” Fat and Hydrogenated Fats One of the first steps to take towards normalizing your blood pressure is to remove “trans” and hydrogenated fats from your diet.  These fats are known to increase your risk of cholesterol and plaque build-up in your arteries.  They are found in most processed foods like lunch meats, margarine, and foods made with hydrogenated vegetable shortening. Even partially hydrogenated oils are harmful and should be avoided as much as possible.  Read food labels and do not buy any foods that contain them. Better yet, skip processed foods altogether and purchase plenty of whole, plant foods instead. Lastly, let’s not forget the toxicity associated with conventionally produced animal-based foods.  Simply put, factory farming techniques heavily use synthetic hormones and antibiotics – both of which are toxic to your blood circulation.  This toxicity tends to cause chronic inflammation and an increased risk of hypertension. Why You Should Minimize the Use of Wheat and Cornstarch This may seem odd to many people who are used to hearing that whole grains are good for them.  But, the fact is, more and more Americans are showing signs of wheat sensitivities.  This can result in inflammation of the intestinal tract and a diagnosis of celiac disease. Celiac disease can be fatal if left untreated and gets out of control.  It can also disrupt how your body absorbs nutrients.  This, in turn, can lead to weight gain, obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure.  Even if it is an indirect manner, wheat and cornstarch are proven to add to the problem. Don’t Forget: Oxidized Oils Have to Go Oils that oxidize or go rancid should also be eliminated.  These oils can oxidize rather quickly when exposed to heat and can cause cholesterol particles to change. Many of these oils are used to deep fry foods, which can also lead to health problems.  Corn and safflower oils are the most commonly used oils.  Unfortunately, they also oxidize at a much faster rate. Tip:  To tap into the nutritional benefits of high-quality oils, such as flaxseed oil, be sure to consume them unheated. Add MORE Healthy, Blood Pressure-Friendly Foods Into Your Diet If you want to lower your blood pressure, you can start by changing some of the foods you consume.  Replace wheat with other whole grains.  Instead of corn oil and other trans fats, it includes healthy oils like olive or sesame oils.  They are better for your health and add a touch of flavor to your food. Finally, add organic fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet.  Fresh fruits and vegetables – full of healthy fiber – will help move cholesterol and other fatty deposits out of the body, lowering your blood pressure and improving your circulation. Ultimately, high blood pressure is a result of many poor lifestyle habits and their effects on the body.  Adjusting your diet and eliminating the foods that have been proven to cause many of our most severe health conditions is the best plan of action for lowering your high blood pressure and improving circulation. In addition, adding the right foods will strengthen your heart and improve overall heart function. Editor’s note: To learn more about how to IMPROVE your heart (and lung) function … register now – at no cost to you – for the Cardiovascular Docu-Class. Sources for this article include: LifeExtension.com MayoClinic.org Healthline.com To read the original article click here.

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]]> https://amazinghealthadvances.net/lower-your-blood-pressure-with-4-simple-dietary-interventions-7761/feed/ 0 THIS Fruit Is One of the World’s Best Sources of Vitamin C https://amazinghealthadvances.net/this-fruit-is-one-of-the-worlds-best-sources-of-vitamin-c-7626/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-fruit-is-one-of-the-worlds-best-sources-of-vitamin-c-7626 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/this-fruit-is-one-of-the-worlds-best-sources-of-vitamin-c-7626/#respond Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:00:31 +0000 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/?p=13101 Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Vitamin C is known as a powerful antioxidant and immune system supporter.  While it’s found naturally in many foods, vitamin C is also a wonderful nutritional supplement – known to help people improve their health.  In fact, one 2014 study cited by the National Institutes of Health found that giving vitamin C greatly improved the health of internal organs damaged by poor lifestyle habits. But it’s not your morning glass of orange juice that will be the “best way” to get your daily recommended amount of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).  In fact, this unassuming tropical berry is gaining ground recently as an antioxidant powerhouse. This Amazonian Berry Is One of the World’s Greatest Sources of Vitamin C Camu camu (Myrciaria dulia) is a tart berry growing in the Amazonian rainforest.  It’s considered one of the world’s most potent sources of vitamin C, but also contains other nutrients including sodium, potassium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, manganese, and copper.  By the way, zinc is great for supporting a healthy immune system. According to a 2015 systematic review from The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, decades of research, including human clinical trials, suggest that camu camu has a “well-established” antioxidant capacity that may be important for fighting inflammation and supporting a balanced immune system. The antioxidant effect of camu camu is so powerful that one small 2008 study, published in The American Journal of Cardiology, found that drinking 70 mL of camu camu juice per day (containing more than 1,000 mg of vitamin C) for just one week was enough to significantly lower markers of inflammation and oxidative stress – even in people who smoked. Limited amounts of research also suggest camu camu may improve blood sugar levels and promote healthy blood pressure. You should be able to find camu camu in powder, pill, capsule, or juice form at a natural foods store.  Many health supplements will also state on their label whether their vitamin C was derived from camu camu, and you can also consider calling the company and asking directly. Your Body Can’t Make Vitamin C, So It Has to Come From Your Diet – Here’s How Much You Need to Consume Every Day According to the National Institute of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements, the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C is 90 mg and 75 mg per day for adult men and women, respectively (and up to 85 mg and 120 mg per day for pregnant and lactating women).  But, in reality, most integrative healthcare providers suggest a much higher intake of vitamin C – especially as we all live in such a toxic world. If you don’t have easy access to camu camu, or supplements containing vitamin C derived from camu camu, you can always be sure to incorporate vitamin C rich foods, including oranges, guavas, kiwis, papayas, bell peppers, broccoli, kale, snow peas, and Brussel sprouts. For context, a 100 gram serving of camu camu contains 3,000 mg of vitamin C.   Meanwhile, a 100 gram serving of broccoli contains an impressive 89 mg of vitamin C, whereas a 100 gram serving of oranges contains just 53 mg. Ultimately, your need for vitamin C – and just about every other antioxidant – will depend on your health status.  The more you’re exposed to toxins, the more you’ll need to improve your diet and reduce the exposure to unwanted substances.  What could be more important than that? Sources for this article include: Healthline.com NIH.gov COVID19treatmenguidlines.nih.gov Fooducate.com Myfooddata.com ODS.nih.gov NIH.gov MayoClinic.org NIH.gov NIH.gov To read the original article click here.

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